NCHC tabs Phoenix native, Bobcats alum Knies Rookie of the Week

Knies chipped in two points to help Miami University earn a split, and nearly a sweep, at then-No. 10 Western Michigan last weekend after logging only one point in his previous 10 outings.

In Friday’s 5-2 victory, he scored the RedHawks’ fourth goal, his first since Oct. 28, to help put the game out of reach at 4-1 early in the third period. He also fired two shots on goal and was +2 in the contest.

The next night, Knies had the primary assist on Miami’s third goal, which came on the power play, to make it 3-1 RedHawks in the second stanza, before the Broncos rallied for a 4-3 overtime win.

The draft-eligible rookie finished the series with a goal, an assist, four shots on goal and a plus-2 plus-minus rating, while also blocking a shot.

On the season, Knies has three goals and five assists for eight points.